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Overview |
Clark University | MIT | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cambridge, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 11,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #8 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | mit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | MIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $57,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $57,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $45,591 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 71% |
Admission |
Clark University | MIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 33,767 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 85% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 35/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 1530/1580 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clark University | MIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | MIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $142,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
Clark University | MIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | MIT | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | MIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (11,858 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. MIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or MIT?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($57,590.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at MIT than Clark University ($57,590.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Clark University ($20,232 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 68.3% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($11,164 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (96% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 53.4% larger than aid received Clark University ($45,591 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. MIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or MIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIT or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than MIT (4%)
Clark University vs. MIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University or MIT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MIT and Clark University.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Clark University (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $92,000 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $50,100)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $27,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Clark University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/